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Dec 30, 2013 was the day i thought my weightloss journey would change my life for the better. As soon as i awoke, my life was changed, i was in excruciating pain in my chest that they thought i was having a heart attack. I ended up staying for 1 week n a day. It would've been longer but i was scared of getting a feeding tube do i forced myself to drink. To make a long long story short, I'd end up having an egd monthly, upper gi 3 times, sent to specialists to figure out what happened to me. I've been on so many meds, throwing up most nights anything that I'd eaten that day to present, acid reflux an understatement ! Ph tests, swallow test, had 3 different surgeons see me. Finally, lots of continuous praying, i was sent to the surgeon that was suppose to do the surgery initially. After 3 months of her investigating, she decided that i need a revision. So here i am, starting all over again with the stages, minus 85% of my stomach. To this day, i can still only drink about 32 ounces of liquiq per day, forcing that. It hurts to drink, eat, swallow my own saliva, i hate to think of eating or drinking. I lost 83 lbs, put back 10 bc i started eating rice, although it hurt, it was less painful and simple to cook wo wasting it bc i can't eat it! I gave up on exercising and even caring. I told my doc that as well. She's very kind and hard knocks at the same time. There will be 2 surgeons, i am scared, she said id need a drain, i might be cut instead of scoped bc of possible scar tissue from vsg, and a higher chance of leaking. Wow, seems like i can't catch a break. Please pray if you don't mind. I just moved up and fixed thanksgiving so that i could try and eat with my family. Dec 4th, im discouraged but trying to be hopeful. God willing, this will make things the way they should have been b4, if not better! God bless you all and gl. Thank you for reading my story. I hope to have good news postop!
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I see a lot of people talking about seeing a psych about their surgery, and some people`s surgery being pushed back after some testing etc... I am just going to get it in TJ April 27th, without pre op appointments and all that stuff. Is that just something a lot of your insurance needs? And what could be the possible things that would push back this surgery? My doctor is just saying I need 3 days pre op liquid diet and two weeks post op on liquid as well. What huge factors am I missing here?
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6 months out...93 lbs lighter
Pagie replied to My Big Day 3/15/2011's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look amazing! I'm only 2 weeks post op but all of the successes make it possible to get thru this tough transition ( on fluids still). You go girl! Work that sleeve! -
They just called me with a new surgery date... June 11 and I start the pre-op diet on Fri. I need to go buy all those protein drinks I need. I'm so happy that I won't have time to worry about the surgeries. I wish I hadn't been such a slug these past 8 weeks, but I have two weeks to exercise.
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3 days post op. Need more protein
Vixynne replied to Melanie757's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Melanie, do you have a nutritionist? Usually, things like applesauce are part of the pureed or mushy food stage, which doesn't come along for a week or two post-op. I can send you a copy of what my nutritionist has her patients do, but I don't want to contradict what your own NUT might say. -
A Date to Meet the Surgeon
HOWLUCKYAMI replied to TQUAD64's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi There! I'm from California, too. I'll be having my surgery at Valley Care in Pleasanton. I'm just about a week behind you in the process...I meet with my surgeon on 9/29/08. In fact, I'm doing sort of a 'consultation blast' that day, meeting with the nurse, dietician, psych and surgeon over a 5 hour period in one day. I'm so glad that they offered an all-in-one, as those individual appointments would have really dragged out the process. If I am deemed a candidate, I'll be well on my way! My BMI is 42, no co-morbities but for joint pain associated with my extra weight, and slightly elevated cholesterol on my last lipid panel. Like you, I have Anthem BC. But boy do I have a long history of unsustainable weight loss. Been battling the bulge for over 30 years with little success. Valley Care tells me that they are pretty good about turning around approvals, so I could be banded by the end of November! I am psyched! Good luck to you! -
I got my period about 10 days early and about a day after getting out of the hospital. It ticked me off too, because I had intentionally planned my surgery date at the middle of my cycle so I would not have to "deal" with recovery and that time. Ugh. But I must say I am not on any type of hormone, pill, patch, etc. and my periods are completely 100% normal since being sleeved. Except for getting cheated on that extra week back in Oct. I think it is more common for them to be out of whack, so I don't know exactly what I'm doing but they were normal before and after the sleeve, so maybe I'm just lucky?
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Hi everyone. My name is Jennifer and I got my band on July 2. I went today for my 2 week check-up, and I lost 16 pounds. I felt the first three days after surgery were tough. I had a lot of gas pain in my chest and shoulders. I am so happy that I decided to go through with the band, even after the pain. I wish a lot of luck to everyone in their weight loss journey.
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Hello, I am new and not yet banded! I have one more month to see my physician and then I get to go back to the surgeon and submit to insurance. I am 29, married, 2 young boys. I think this is an oppurtunity to change my life for myself, but also for my kids! I am terrified and excited! :confused2: Can I get some feed back from anyone? Good back or indifferent? How did it go for you? Do you love it? Regret it? Struggle with it? Work out regularly? How was your 2 weeks pre/post op? Any stories, feedback or ideas anyone would like to share would be welcome!! Thank you Laura
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My period came like a week early the day AFTER surgery (not cool) and the next period was about 10 days EARLY! . . . So more frequent. Hopefully they go back to normal soon.
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Hiya Hope everyone is all good. I'm so happy!!! I met my surgeon today. He is absolutley lovely! When i went into my consultation today i was sooooooooooo nervous. But it wasnt as bad as i thought. Im really excited and ready for a new me!!!! I have too loose 10lbs before the 14th August, but that will be easy as im so detrmined to do it. Only thing im worried about is the pre op diet. How will i ever survive on milk and youghurt for a week . Im sure ill manage!!! Cya later xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hi! My husband is in the Air Force and we are stationed at Lackland AFB, TX. I was seriously considering the RNY surgery, but was too scared of the possible complications and side effects. Just this past week I found out that Tricare is now covering the lap band surgery. I had said before that if they ever did I would do it in a heartbeat. However, we will be moving this summer (more than likely) and I don't want to start the process of getting approved and then have to start it over when we move. I just hope where ever we move I will be able to find a good surgeon. Does anyone know how to look for a great surgeon in the bariatric field? Or have any tips of what to look for? Also, my BMI is only 34 right now however I am borderline diabetic, I have PCOS, hypertension, high cholesterol, and had my gall bladder removed 10/07. I could still lose 100lbs and be in my normal wt. range though. Also, I'm looking for people's experiences with getting the lap band. What I can look forward to, or not? I'm very excited for this journey! I know that with the lap band I'm not going to drop 60lbs in a month or anything and this is particularly why I chose the lap band. I really wanted something that will help me keep off the wt. more effectively than just diet and exercising. I really see this as a tool to lose wt. more than just a miracle wt. loss procedure. Thanks in advance for all your advice!:wink2:
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My seminar was 2-10-07 and my surgery is set for 4-2-07. My first consult with the Doc. Was 2-27-07, misc. appointments, then pre-op diet is tomarrow 3-19-07 for two weeks and my last Doc. visit is 3-22-07, and I will be banded on 4-2-07 = less than 60 days from seminar to surgey - self-pay!!!! GOOD LUCK AND HEALTH TO YOU AND ALL!!
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Hi Judy and welcome! It's kind of hard to answer your questions specifically because everyone's doctor and insurance situations are different. I can tell you what my experience was though. I had my first consultation with the surgeon Nov 8, 2006, got my surgery scheduled during the beginning of December, and finally had surgery Jan 22, 2007. So, not too bad of a wait. Because of my insurance, I did not have to have referrals to the psychologist, etc. My surgeon just wrote the scripts and off I went. My doc did require I go to a seminar, but I also live very nearby. Maybe your doc will help you with an alternative? Again, with the liquids, all docs have different rules. For me, I did four weeks of Optifast liquid and bars before surgery. After surgery, I did two weeks of full liquids, which included thin Soups, gatorade, juice, Water, milk, etc. I must say again -- these were my specific instructions from my doc. You should always follow the guidelines set by your doctor. Hope that helped! Maria
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Ruby, I started exercising about 6 weeks before my surgery. I would TRY to walk about 1/2 mile . It usually took me about 30 minutes. I felt large and like people were looking at me. I just told myself well at least I am doing it!!! After surgery I waited 7 days to start back on my 1/2 mile. I just wanted to be extra careful . I also bought a book called WLS for dummies. The best advice I got out of it was don't treat every meal like your last meal . I made sure I ate at my favorite restaurants too. Now at 9 months post surgery I have been back at those same restaurants and just couldn't the same volume. That was a myth I made in my mind. I thought I wouldn't eat again . Ha . I eat like a bander not a 255lb person. edie
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Hi everyone, my name is Rebecca. I'm getting my band on May 14. Its only three weeks away. I'm excited but I'm also really scared and nervous. This site has really been helpful with questions I have had. If anyone has any suggestions or advice on what i should be doing to prepare for my surgery i would really appreciate it.:help:
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Period changes after vsg
beckastev replied to Rey Rodriguez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also struggle with PCOS and never had periods without Provera before surgery. I got my period 3 days post op until day 7 and I spot basically every other day now (I'm 2 weeks postop today) and was told that it was normal so my suggestion is just wear liners every day just in case ): -
Hey everyone.........I was banded on June 2nd and loving it so far!!! Since I started my diet two weeks prior to surgery until now, I have lost 30lbs! I have leveled off the last few days though since I am eating a little more solid type soft foods and exercising to put some muscle back that I lost at first. I get my first fill on 7/24/08 and am looking forward to it. If anyone has any suggestions for me to help me with my diet and the type of foods to eat between now and my first fill.............bring it on! I appreciate all suggestions!:tt1:
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Another Step Taken Toward My Sleeve! :) Socal Kaiser Process
Back~To~Amy replied to SML1997's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have respect for all of you that have had to jump through insurance hoops. I have crappy bariatric benefits so much so that it was cheaper to go cash pay, believe it or not. Yes, I had to pay more than what people using insurance do. However, the huge benefit was how quickly the process went. I made the decision to have the surgery the very end of March. I had sinus surgery April 10th, went to a seminar and met with the surgeon within a couple of weeks after that and they were ready to give me a surgery date of May 15th. I ended up scheduling for May 22nd. Due to a couple of issues, I ultimately ended up having surgery on June 5th. -
So My Surgery Is In 5 Days
yuliwannaslim replied to drelex210's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is thursday... Cant wait, been doing well on liquids... Luckily just one week of liquids for me... Keep on everyone!!! Good luck to all!! -
How Do You Pay It Forward?
Rogofulm replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I share my WLS experience with anyone who asks. And for my friends who are extremely overweight, I offer to take them to lunch or dinner to give them the good, the bad, and the ugly about the process. That way they get to see that I'm not starving myself, and that I can still eat in a restaurant just by making good choices and substitutions. It's not a hard sell, I just explain everything and answer any questions they may have. Then I leave the ball in their court and never mention it again unless they ask. I've had the full conversation with three people so far, and two of them have gone on to have the surgery. I've made the offer to several others but they haven't taken me up on it. That's okay. I only offer once. If/when they're ready, they'll ask... -
Well, i am 6 weeks post op on Monday coming, I've noticed old habits are creeping back in and i find myself munching on slider foods, I can't seem to get all my fluids in or don't kniw what i can cook for myself that would be easy. Im eating slider foods such as crisps,chocos,cake and custards etc only because it's easier to grab and easy to eat. I really need to get back into it. 2 weeks and I've stayed the same weight :'( Sent from my VOG-L29 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Stalls Suck Balls!
Torriluv02 replied to FluffyChix's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yup yup. I feel like i'm hitting more stalls now trying to lose this regain than when i lost it the first time Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Stalls Suck Balls!
mousecat88 replied to FluffyChix's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
You know what broke my stall recently? Pooping 7 times in a day after not pooping for 17 days. Lost 2lbs. Hollllaaa. lmao. -
Questions for other--- 1. Was anyone else unsure of the feelings of being full? We have all had those feelings! It is a learning process. 2. Did anyone else feel like they were just on a strict diet at first? Oh definitely! thought.. If I was going to have to be on a diet like this all the time, why am I going through the process of getting the band.. then I realized the band really helped me eat less and added to my control... 3. Is it unusual to lose 17 lbs in six days? I would say you are one of the lucky ones! Don't knock it! Enjoy! 4. How long does the soreness last? I was mildly sore for about 4-5 days.. a little swollen. But by the end of the first week, I was totally back to normal. Congrats on your decision and getting your surgery.. You have gotten off to a GREAT START! Good Luck and God Bless!
